Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 55.44 | 4.86 |
| Luka Doncic | LAL | $12,300 | 54.42 | 4.42 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 45.02 | 4.79 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 44.24 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,400 | 55.44 | 4.86 |
| Stephen Curry | GS | $9,200 | 44.24 | 4.81 |
| Jalen Brunson | NY | $9,400 | 45.02 | 4.79 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 36.13 | 4.69 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,600 | 6.69 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Payton | GS | $3,700 | 12.61 | 3.41 |
| Will Richard | GS | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Nick Smith | LAL | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Jaylen Clark | MIN | $3,600 | 6.69 | 1.86 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gui Santos | GS | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,900 | 7.06 | 1.81 |
| Luke Travers | CLE | $3,600 | 6.74 | 1.87 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,500 | 6.32 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gui Santos | GS | $3,600 | 9.19 | 2.55 |
| Luke Travers | CLE | $3,600 | 6.74 | 1.87 |
| Mohamed Diawara | NY | $3,500 | 6.32 | 1.81 |
| Caleb Martin | DAL | $3,900 | 7.06 | 1.81 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,600 | 39.96 | 5.26 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,000 | 24.71 | 4.94 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 9.07 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 6.18 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,600 | 39.96 | 5.26 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | $5,000 | 24.71 | 4.94 |
| Kenrich Williams | OKC | $3,700 | 9.07 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 6.18 | 1.77 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.69 | 4.98 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 34.47 | 5.00 |
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,600 | 34.20 | 5.18 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | OKC | $6,000 | 27.51 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | LAL | $6,600 | 34.20 | 5.18 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | $6,900 | 34.47 | 5.00 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | $12,600 | 62.69 | 4.98 |
| Mitchell Robinson | NY | $4,700 | 22.76 | 4.84 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.